Latest Producetalks Podcast Episodes
Improving Enterprise Efficiencies to Reduce Food Loss and Waste (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)
Produce Talks - June 12, 2019 18:25 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month, we're covering food loss and waste as CPMA plans the release of a food waste consulting tool available to our members. On this first food waste episode, we head back to the learning lounge for a panel discussion on how growers and businesses across the supply chain can tackle food lo...
Between Two Chairs 2019
Produce Talks - May 30, 2019 18:02 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will foc...
Technology Driving the Produce Industry Today (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)
Produce Talks - May 14, 2019 14:22 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe live in a world of constant change where technology creates opportunities to drive organizations to new levels of success. Blockchain, precision agriculture, automation, and much more are embraced by businesses searching to improve how produce is grown, harvested, packed, shipped and sold, wh...
Influencer Marketing in the Produce Industry
Produce Talks - April 29, 2019 14:17 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe social media landscape is evolving and has made room for a new kind of celebrity endorsement – influencer marketing. On this episode, we delve into influencer marketing, the relationship between brand and brand influencer, and the importance of credibility in the produce industry. Registe...
Canada's Food Guide (with Chef Michael Smith and Carol Harrison, RD)
Produce Talks - March 22, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsFood has an immense impact on the health and well-being of Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the re...
New Food Safety Regulations: Impacts on Industry
Produce Talks - February 27, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place, businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss new ...
Cultivating Corporate Culture for Business Performance
Produce Talks - January 30, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the opportunities that corporate cu...
Growing Produce Skills - LIVE - From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
Produce Talks - December 14, 2018 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhen matching career expectations, communication is key. And with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on current professional development expectations from young professionals in the indu...
The Future is Floral - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
Produce Talks - November 30, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this presentation from the CPMA Trade Show Floor we're exploring Fresh Trends in Floral. Pulling from his over 35 years of experience and unique insights into this part of the fresh category, J Schwanke (ubloom.com) will discuss how the latest trends in the floral department are poised t...
Retail and the Industry Today - - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
Produce Talks - October 26, 2018 13:06 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian r...
My Produce Story featuring Angela Santiago and Brian Faulkner - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
Produce Talks - September 28, 2018 15:37 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce professional to find out about their produce story? How they got to where they a...
Produce Disruptors: Trade, Transportation and Technology - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor
Produce Talks - August 31, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we mitigate t...
Stewardship and Produce
Produce Talks - July 27, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Canada, there are a number of programs that require companies to take responsibility for their part in creating consumer waste. This month on Produce Talks we’re touching base with Calla Farn the Vice President, Steward Relations at the Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance to discuss ...
Research and the Future of Produce
Produce Talks - June 29, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month we’re touching base with Dr. Amy Bowen, the Research Director at Vineland Research to discuss how research shapes the produce industry, particularly in Canada.We touch on some of the different types of research being done, the importance of consumers, and why transparency is key. ...
Between 2 Chairs 2018
Produce Talks - May 30, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Rick Alcocer, the past CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms for the past year, and Les Mallard, the new CPMA Chair, of Fyffes North America Inc. They’ll discuss the role of...
The Social Side of Produce – Part 2
Produce Talks - April 27, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’re picking up on the Social media conversation with our panel once again, this time the conversation revolves around some key points for any business. How are produce companies looking at their return on investment when it comes to social media. The panel shares their thoughts on best ...
The Social Side of Produce – Part 1
Produce Talks - March 29, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsSocial media is no longer a side of the desk product, and is now usually either embedded or is the entirety of a company’s communication strategy. This month on produce talks we touch base with those responsible for social media from several CPMA member companies to discuss the changing la...
ELD’s: Changing The Way Produce Moves
Produce Talks - February 28, 2018 21:22 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) being phased in to trucks in the United States and Transport Canada looking at a similar requirements, we took the opportunity to connect with Jaret Moch, Senior Director of Logistics at Star Produce to discuss what this could look like for the Canadia...
A Seat at the Table – Taking a Closer look at the NAFTA Negotiations
Produce Talks - January 31, 2018 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith the latest round of NAFTA negotiations concluding in Montreal we’re connecting with the CPMA team that was there on behalf of the produce industry. Troy Sherman, the CPMA Manager, Policy lets us in on what it’s like to be at the negotiations, what the role of the CPMA is at the table, ...
Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 2
Produce Talks - December 19, 2017 20:26 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsLooking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations...
Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 2
Produce Talks - December 19, 2017 20:26 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsLooking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovation...
Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 1
Produce Talks - December 18, 2017 14:13 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsLooking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovation...
Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 1
Produce Talks - December 18, 2017 14:13 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsLooking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovation...
Tackling Waste for Organizational Success
Produce Talks - November 30, 2017 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWaste is a word that not many people see as a positive, but according to Martin Gooch, “where there is waste there is opportunity.” The Value Chain Management International co-founder connects with us on this month’s podcast for a deeper discussion on how examining waste can create opportuni...
Ready, Click, Cook — Online meal kit solutions
Produce Talks - October 31, 2017 13:17 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsJust three years ago if you brought up the idea of a meal kit in a box almost everyone would picture the traditional frozen dinner that you might have to chip out of a block of ice in a freezer - that’s definitely not the case anymore! With rising consumer confidence there has been a swell in...
Globalization of Produce – A View Across the Supply Chain (Part 2)
Produce Talks - September 29, 2017 16:34 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we present the second part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how the industry is ch...
Globalization of Produce – A View Across the Supply Chain (Part 1)
Produce Talks - August 31, 2017 14:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundarie...
Produce Talks: Moving Product – Part 2
Produce Talks - July 28, 2017 20:09 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we continue our conversation with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI, and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics side of the produce industry. In the second part of our discussion, w...
Produce Talks: Moving Product – Part 1
Produce Talks - June 29, 2017 13:11 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks we connect with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics part of the produce industry. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how changes in te...
Produce Talks: Between Two Chairs – Part 2
Produce Talks - June 06, 2017 14:45 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month on Produce Talks Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, continues his conversation with Sam Silvestro, Past Chair of CPMA, and Rick Alcocer, the new CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. In this part of the conversation, Rick outlines the priorities for his upcoming year as chair, and we get to lear...